Patient monitoring

☞ Check for signs and symptoms of depression and psychosis.• Assess blood glucose level carefully in diabetic patient.• Monitor patient for signs and symptoms of infection, which drug may mask or exacerbate.

☞ Advise patient or significant other to immediately report depression or psychosis.• Caution patient not to take herbs or over-the-counter drugs during therapy.• Instruct patient to avoid vaccinations during therapy. Tell him that others in household shouldn't receive oral polio vaccine because they could pass poliovirus to him.• Tell patient he may need higher dosage during periods of stress. Encourage him to wear or carry medical identification stating this.• As appropriate, review all other significant and life-threatening adverse reactions and interactions, especially those related to the drugs, tests, herbs, and behaviors mentioned above.

pred·ni·sone

(pred'ni-sōn),

A dehydrogenated analogue of cortisone with the same actions and uses; must be converted to prednisolone before active; inhibits proliferation of lymphocytes.

prednisone

prednisone

A synthetic corticosteroid, C21H26O5, derived from cortisone and used as an antiallergy, immunosuppressive, and anti-inflammatory drug.

predniSONE

[pred′nisōn]

a glucocorticoid.

indications It is prescribed in the treatment of severe inflammation and for immunosuppression.

contraindications Viral or fungal infections of the skin, impaired circulation, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.

adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects to the systemic administration of the drug are GI, endocrine, neurological, fluid, and electrolyte disturbances. Skin reactions may occur from topical administration of this drug.

ABDIC

A "salvage" chemotherapy regimen used for patients who have a disease—e.g., lymphoma—relapse after radiation therapy or chemotherapy.

pred·ni·sone

(pred) (pred'ni-sōn)

A dehydrogenated analogue of cortisone with the same actions and uses; must be converted to prednisolone before becoming active; inhibits proliferation of lymphocytes.

prednisone

A synthetic corticosteroid drug used to reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and many other conditions. A brand name is Decortisyl.

Prednisone

A corticosteroid medication that is used to treat ITP. Prednisone works by decreasing the effects of antibody on blood platelets. Longterm treatment with prednisone is thought to decrease antibody production.

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